Where to Start with classical music
broad tradition of Western art music
4775 artists
Start here
Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best classical music Albums to Start With
classical music Artists
Hector Berlioz
Romantic music, opera
Jean Sibelius
20th-century classical music, art song
Felix Mendelssohn
opera, symphonic music
César Franck
opera, symphony
Antonín Dvořák
opera
Lang Lang
Emily Bear
contemporary R&B
Ed Starink
electronic music
Theodosia Ntokou
Francesco Tristano Schlimé
Marko Topchii
Aimi Kobayashi
Sarah Schachner
electronic music
Olga Kern
Louise Bessette
David Fray
About classical music
What is classical music?
broad tradition of Western art music
Where should I start with classical music?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes classical music worth exploring.
What are the best classical music albums?
The classical music albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Hyperion" by Gesaffelstein, "The Godfather – Original Soundtrack Recording" by Nino Rota, "Midwinter Graces" by Tori Amos and "Night of Hunters" by Tori Amos.
How many classical music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 4775 classical music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
